New one-way street plan

19 February 2025
THE introduction of a one-way traffic system at Edward Street in Downpatrick is back on the agenda.

Toilets to remain closed at busy Newcastle car park as resurfacing work continues

A TOILET block in the centre of Newcastle is to remain closed until the end of March.
‘Urgent’ need for work to restart at old Downe Hospital building site

A CALL has been issued for an end to “protracted delays” which have stalled a major social housing scheme in Downpatrick.
A whopping 23,250 tonnes of waste lifted in 3 months

A STAGGERING 23,250 tonnes of waste was collected in the Newry, Mourne and Down Council area over a three-month period last year, new figures have revealed.
£3m scheme ‘welcome boost’ for Downpatrick

WORK on a £3m regeneration scheme in Downpatrick town centre is expected to start in the summer.
Plans formally lodged for new £250m 1,100 housing development
Commitment to plant more trees
Charity in cross-party Discovery programme
Call to acknowledge 200 years of RNLI
DfI Minister hears about Newcastle flooding fears

NEW Stormont infrastructure minister Liz Kimmins has met with members of a community group set up in Newcastle in the wake of several major flooding incidents.
Event in memory of much loved father raises £3k for cancer unit

A DOWNPATRICK family’s fundraising concert in memory of their much-loved father has raised an incredible £3,000 for the Macmillan Cancer Unit at the Ulster Hospital.
Family donation to Air Ambulance in memory of father-of-three

A DOWNPATRICK man, who tragically lost his life in a road traffic collision a year ago, has been remembered through a heartfelt fund-raising event.
Safety review of local harbours

A MAJOR safety survey has been ordered at a number of local harbours.
Council launches new Irish language bursary scheme
Politicians welcome pedestrian crossing work in Dundrum
Local careers fair ‘fantastic opportunity’ for children
Violence against women workshop

SPORTS

Down out to make amends

DOWN’S footballers and manager Conor Laverty could be feeling the pressure when they travel to face Louth in a must-win game in Drogheda on Sunday.
Saints captain Milligan bags brace to move his side clear of danger zone

SAINTFIELD UNITED moved out of sight of the relegation places when they produced a dominant display to cruise to an important three points against Orangefield OB.
Nugent says camogs on right track

DOWN may have lost their opening round game in the Very National League in Clonduff on Saturday, but new team manager Domhnall Nugent was happy enough with the overall performance.
Rankin seals win at death for ‘Hinch

AFTER licking their wounds following the see-saw defeat by Lansdowne at Ballymacarn Park it was crucial that Ballynahinch secured a result in Limerick against bottom side Garryowen.
Ulster finals await

ST Malachy’s High School, Castlewellan, was tasked with hosting this year’s District A Down Schools’ Cross Country Championships.
Allstars close in on leaders Ballykinlar

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FEATURES

Award-winning football comedy hits Irish shores

A SHORT comedy film shot at Saintfield United’s football ground, which is taking Europe by storm, will be shown in Belfast next week.
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From the pages of the Down Recorder, February 22, 1995
Music star Dana is set for Saint Patrick Centre

A MUSICAL evening featuring Eurovision Song Contest winner Dana will take place in The Saint Patrick Centre in Downpatrick next month.
When Ballykinlar played major role in war effort

BETWEEN 2018 and 2021 about 90 stories were collected relating to people who occupied the huts at Ballykinlar Camp between 1901 and 1957.
South Down Repair Café social event with advice

With spring just around the corner it is almost time for that big declutter.
‘Lovely’ day for people to connect

ST John’s Church in Newcastle hosted a special St Valentine’s Day lunch on Friday.

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